2003 Honda St1300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System:wiring (4) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Suspension:front:wheel Bearing (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2014-08-06 · DLR MSG - Honda · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of august 4, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and vin status inquiry has been updated.
Air Bags 2014-07-23 · DLR MSG - Stop S · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of july 23, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, safety recall: accord, civic, and others ? front passenger?s airbag inflator can be over-pressur
Equipment:other:labels 2008-05-31 · 08-040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2008-05-09 · SB-06-085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. no models listed. *pe
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve 2005-02-01 · 10960 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
linked braking system (lbs) proportional control valve (pcv) leakage safety recall. *tt
Electrical System 2005-02-01 · 10898 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
safety recall to replace the ground connector gap on all 2003-2004 st1300/a models. honda. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2007-05-07 · Suspension:front:wheel Bearing · 21,400 mi“rear wheel bearing failure: the driven flange bearings which together make up the right side rear wheel bearing failed at low mileage. these two bearings failed at 21,000 miles, and were discovered at a routine tire change. others have reported similar and near catastrophic bearing failures at similar mileages . see http://groups.msn.com/st1300…”
2005-06-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“consumer contacted the dealer to have recalls repairs performed on his 2003 honda st1300 and was instructed to bring it back at the end of the summer to have the work performed because they were busy. *mr recall campaign#'s 04v549000 and 05v010000. *sc *jb…”
2005-03-28 · Electrical System:wiring“consumer received recall 04v549000 and three consumer service awareness campaigns. no parts for the recall wire harness have been made available.*ak…”
2005-03-10 · Electrical System:wiring“recall campaign. 2003 honda st 1300 motorcycle, stalls on the interstate. *bf the consumer had been trying to get his motorcycle repaired ever since he received the recall letter in the mail on dec 20,2004. the consumer was already having problems with the motorcycle, but the problem was sporadic. everytime the consumer contacted the dealer, h…”
2005-02-11 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“i was at my honda motorcycle dealer today for the third time. the dealer is ocala motor sports in ocala, florida. they stated that parts are still unavailable for the first recall on my motorcycle. the date of the first recall was nov. 19, 2004. it was nhtsa campaign id # 04v549000. there have been two subsequent recalls since then making it a…”
2004-10-01 · Electrical System:wiring · 9,400 mi“there are a group of wires that run under the seat latching mechanism and under the top gas tank that rub and fray. due to this issue being talked about on the st 1300 chat room i checked mine. the insulation was starting to fray from the rubbing on the latching mechanism. if the wires were to short the power could be shut off to the bike causi…”
2004-08-24 · Electrical System:wiring · 6,600 mi“2003 model st1300 motorcycle. engine quit abruptly at 75 mph. if vehicle was leaned into turn or in tight passing situation substantial injury or death would probably result. a visit to the st1300 post yielded the fact that this is a common failure due to the routing of a black and a white wire in proximity of the underseat fuel tank which abrad…”
2003-12-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 4,000 mi“while riding the motorcycle the side vent was blowing out 120 degrees of hot air. consumer sustained a first degree burn due to the hot air. dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved.*ak…”
2003-09-15 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 8,950 mi“once the temperature gets above 85 degrees outside, the temperature of the vehicle becomes unbearable. engine averages about 205 degrees near the consumer's legs.*ak this could cause blood clods and dehydration. *ph *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.